Ramsey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 552,352, making it the second-most populous county in Minnesota. Its county seat and largest city is Saint Paul, the state capital and the twin city of Minneapolis. The county was founded in 1849 and is named for Alexander Ramsey, the first governor of the Minnesota Territory.
Ramsey County is included in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota, as well as one of the most densely populated counties in the United States.
| Name: | Ramsey County |
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| FIPS code: | 27-123 |
| State: | Minnesota |
| Founded: | October 27, 1849 |
| Named for: | Alexander Ramsey |
| Seat: | Saint Paul |
| Largest city: | Saint Paul |
| Total Area: | 170 sq mi (400 km²) |
| Land Area: | 152 sq mi (390 km²) |
| Total Population: | 552,352 |
| Population Density: | 3,633.9/sq mi (1,403.1/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.ramseycounty.us |
Ramsey County location map. Where is Ramsey County?
History
With the establishment of the Minnesota Territory in 1849, nine counties, including Ramsey County, were created. In 1849, Ramsey County included all of what later became the present-day counties of Ramsey, Anoka, Isanti, and Kanabec; and part of Washington, Pine, Carlton, Aitkin, Mille Lacs, and Hennepin. One of Ramsey County’s early settlers was Heman Gibbs, whose farm is now operated as the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life (Gibbs Farm) in Falcon Heights. Ramsey County remained largely farmland until small villages began to appear in the late 19th century, with the incorporation of North St. Paul in 1887, New Brighton in 1891, and White Bear Lake in 1921.
Ramsey County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 170 square miles (440 km), of which 152 square miles (390 km) is land and 18 square miles (47 km) (11%) is water. It is the smallest county by area in Minnesota. It has been considered completely urbanized since the 1990 United States Census.
Adjacent counties
- Anoka County (north)
- Washington County (east)
- Dakota County (south)
- Hennepin County (west)
National protected area
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (part)
Ramsey County Topographic Map
Ramsey County Satellite Map
Ramsey County Outline Map
